Curious George Rides a Bike
by H. A. Rey · Curious George series · PreK-Grade 2 · Ages Ages 4-8
George gets a shiny new bicycle from the man with the yellow hat and is excited to learn how to ride it. Soon, his curiosity sends him off on a busy day with newspapers, new places, and plenty to discover.
Key vocabulary
Curious means wanting to know or learn about something. George is curious when he wants to explore everything around him.
A bicycle is a two-wheeled vehicle you ride by pedaling with your feet.
To pedal means to push the pedals of a bike around with your feet to make it move.
A newspaper is a bundle of printed pages with news, pictures, and stories for people to read.
To deliver means to take something to the person or place it belongs.
Balance means staying steady so you do not tip over or fall.
A parade is a line of people, animals, or vehicles moving along while others watch.
An ostrich is a very large bird with long legs that can run fast but cannot fly.